Monday, February 15, 2010

Program Coordinator (part-time), Steps to Independence - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 2/15/10

P.O. Box 81618
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-254-4STI (4784)
www.ce-pgh.org

Job Opening:  Program Coordinator (part-time)

Background

About Steps to Independence:
Steps to Independence (formerly Conductive Education of Pittsburgh) is a 12-year-old program whose mission is to make Conductive Education available to children and youth ages 2 to 21 with motor disabilities in Western Pennsylvania. The program is a project of the Tides Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Steps to Independence serves up to 40 participants per year in programs offered at The Children's Institute, Squirrel Hill, and Most Holy Name Activity center, Troy Hill. 

About Conductive Education:
Conductive Education is a unique and intensive program for children with motor disabilities. The program helps children use their cognitive abilities in order to move their bodies more functionally and gain greater independence. Teachers in the program -- called “conductors” -- lead small groups of children through activities that help them improve skills in sitting, standing, walking and many other functional activities. Conductors are graduates of a four-year degree training program at the Peto Institute in Budapest, Hungary, and other locations. Conductive Education is currently offered in more than 50 locations in North America, Europe, Israel, New Zealand and Australia.  

Position Overview

Steps to Independence is seeking a part-time Program Coordinator with experience in overseeing the administrative work of a small non-profit organization beginning March 15, 2010. 

The Program Coordinator oversees all activities related to the operation of Steps to Independence programs. These activities include supervising the coordination of programming, marketing and communications, outreach, finance, human resources management and time reporting.

The Program Coordinator is the sole administrative employee of the organization.  The person filling this position acts as the primary liaison with our fiduciary sponsor, the Tides Center, a 501(c)(3) organization, and with parents, staff and the community.

A primary responsibility of the Program Coordinator is to maintain and coordinate a volunteer pool for assisting in the administrative work of the program.  The program relies on volunteers to perform a wide range of essential tasks -- from clerical jobs, such as updating mailing lists, to projects that require extensive coordination  (e.g. planning and implementing fundraisers).

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in project coordination, personnel management and customer service.    

Familiarity with basic accounting, managing personnel, and nonprofit operations. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel,  
Adobe Reader and use of the Internet.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills, as well as the ability to delegate effectively. Must be able to communicate effectively with parents, classroom aides, volunteers, program teachers (“conductors”), agency representatives, and foundation/funding source representatives.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to delegate multiple logistical and administrative details. Aptitude for anticipating/identifying problems and crafting solutions. 

Excellent oral and written communication skills.  

Equipment:

A personal computer with the Microsoft applications listed above
Internet access
Cell phone
Fax machine
Printer
Home office space (cost of office supplies will be reimbursed)
Personal car with appropriate insurance and a valid driver’s license (mileage will be reimbursed) 

TO APPLY: 
Send resume and references to Judy Cohen, chair, Steps to Independence, jcohen316@gmail.com.

Steps To Independence, a project of Tides Center, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

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